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Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Biosimilars

January 20th 2022

Although equally effective and less expensive than reference products, biosimilars continue to face substantial challenges limiting its uptake among providers and patients. Dr. Sameer Awsare, MD, FACP, associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group, addresses the current state of biosimilar uptake in the United States and his predictions for the near future.

Inside the Practice: Inside Hair Loss

January 19th 2022

Gary Linkov, MD, board-certified facial, plastic and hair surgeon and founder and medical director of City Facial Plastics in New York, New York highlights the world of hair loss. He describes not only how to treat and prevent the condition, but how his own experience with hair loss helps him treat patients.

Second Opinion: Being CBD Conscious With Pets

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January 18th 2022

Robert Silver, DVM, MS and Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, JD, explain the legal and ethical ways that veterinary professionals can discuss CBD with their clients, plus how to find more reliable information about CBD products.

Inside the Practice: Inside Assisted and Robotic Surgery

January 17th 2022

Greg Marchand, MD, FACS, FACOG, FICS, Director of the Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery. He talks about robotic and assisted laparoscopic surgery and shows how his simulators of the two different machines work. He also explains the many benefits to assisted or robotic surgery.

Behind the Science: Behind the Cardiometabolic Health Excitement in 2022

January 17th 2022

As we put 2021 behind us and look ahead at 2022, it promises to be another year full of advancements and new discoveries in the field of cardiometabolic health. With the COVID-19 pandemic placing cardiometabolic health in a spotlight, Practical Cardiology and Endocrinology Network assistant managing editor Patrick Campbell polled his recent interview guests with the simple question: what are they most looking forward to in 2022.

Wellbeing Checkup: How Pharmacists Can Manage Holiday Burnout

December 10th 2021

Kristen Nichols, PharmD board-certified pharmacotherapy, pediatric and infectious diseases pharmacist and senior content management consultant for clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer discusses her experience with holiday burnout and how pharmacists can help manage burnout this holiday season.

Behind the Science: Behind Gifts From Patients

December 8th 2021

Throughout their career, doctors receive memorable gifts from patients – whether it be figurative or literal. Some also find that seeing patients receive benefits from their care is also a gift. In the spirit of the holidays, CURE® asked several health care providers about a special gift they’ve received from patients.

After Hours: Cookie Decorator

December 7th 2021

Kelly Pillinger, infectious diseases clinical pharmacy specialist and PGY2 infectious diseases residency program director at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Strong Memorial Hospital, discusses how her cookie decorating hobby helps her relieve job stress. She decorates cookies for different seasons, holidays, and events, and started decorating due to the pandemic because it was something she was always interested in.

Second Opinion: Innovation and Everyday Practice Challenges

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December 7th 2021

In this Second Opinion segment, Dr. Ehsan Sadri and Dr. William Trattler discuss the various options for presbyopia amid a slew of innovations on the scene; the challenges of staff retention; the latest in microinvasive glaucoma surgeries; and the role of microbiology.

Wellbeing Checkup: Staying Bright While Working the Holiday

December 6th 2021

Gianna Bayci, an oncology nurse at UChicago, discusses how her coworkers incorporate holiday cheer into their lives and offers new nurses some advice about staying positive while working the holiday.

Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Staying Financially Healthy During the Holiday Season

November 19th 2021

Despite the expenses that can come with the holiday season, planning ahead and sticking to the budget can keep health care professionals financially healthy during Black Friday. In an interview, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, discussed common financial problems that occur around the holidays, shopping traps to avoid on Black Friday, and some potentially beneficial financial purchases to make on Black Friday.

Second Opinion: Volunteering and Nonprofit Work From the Pharmacy

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November 18th 2021

Dr. Kristen Clancy and Dr. Ken Thai discuss their volunteer work at food banks, women’s shelters, and following Hurricane Harvey in Texas, and how volunteering can help pharmacists of all ages discover their purpose and passion.

Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Weight Bias in Health Care

November 17th 2021

On this episode of Deep Dive, obesity expert Ted Kyle joins us to discuss the prevalence of weight bias in health care, how media portrayal of patients with obesity exacerbates the issue, strategies primary care clinicians can use to check their own weight bias, and the advocacy work he is currently spearheading to change the narrative of weight stigma in health care.

Second Opinion: Women's Health - Soy & Estrogen

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November 16th 2021

Soy is a phytoestrogen, with many myths and misconceptions as far as estrogen receptors are concerned. When it comes to soy, some people can metabolize it differently. And sometimes, it can act like an estrogen, which is critical in menopause-related research. In this episode, Barb Dehn, NP, dives into the latest research surrounding soy and estrogen receptors. She highlights the importance of increasing clinician knowledge of receptors to provide tailored care to patients.

After Hours: Animating HIV Education

November 10th 2021

Dr. MarkAlain Dery is a multimedia infectious disease doctor based in New Orleans, who plays music and creates animation to education the public about HIV, COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Dery is the founder of WHIV-LP, a local radio station aimed educating the public, not just about infectious diseases and the importance of getting vaccinated, but also other public health issues such as the impact of climate change.

After Hours: Veterinary Leadership Book Club

November 8th 2021

In this episode of After Hours, we are joined by Family Pet Health’s owner and chief empowerment officer Michael Shirley to hear about the Veterinary Leadership Book Club. Shirley explains the importance of the book club and how through reading and discussions, he hopes they can make the veterinary industry a better place for everyone.

Wellbeing Checkup: Mental Wellbeing for the Holidays

November 4th 2021

Makenzie Peterson, MSc, the first Director of Wellbeing at the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, breaks down why the holidays have a positive and negative impact on people’s wellbeing while providing helpful tips to help you navigate the holiday season.

After Hours: Radio Host, Art Collector, Advocate

November 4th 2021

Dázon Dixon Diallo, founder and president, SisterLove Inc, a 32-year-old sexual reproductive health rights and justice organization, is also the host of her own weekly radio show, “Sisters’ Time/WomenSpeak” on WRFG, 89.3 FM, and an avid art collector and creator. Here she opens up about her passion for storytelling, memorable guests, and her love for handcrafted art.

Second Opinion: Building Trust in Vaccines

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November 4th 2021

Michael Hogue and Jacinda C. Abdul-Mutakabbir sat down to discuss the importance of trust when tackling the issue of vaccine hesitancy, especially among communities of color. During the discussion, Hogue and Abdul-Mutakabbir discussed how teams from Loma Linda University went door-to-door inviting patients to receive COVID-19 vaccines, demonstrating the importance of a personal connection. They also discussed how vaccine hesitancy could differ when it comes to booster vaccines.

After Hours: In the Friendly Skies

November 3rd 2021

Major Michael Brisson, DO, is a third-year family medicine resident in Alabama. He came to our attention through the American Osteopathic Association, and we had spoken with him once before, briefly, but did not know at the time that he flies Black Hawk helicopters every week as part of the Alabama National Guard. More inquiry revealed that medicine and aviation have been in his family and his life since he was a child – his mother worked for airlines, his father was a general surgeon— and he learned to fly before he learned to drive. His wife is also a Black Hawk pilot; they met in the Army, courted and married in the Army, and she flew an attack chopper as the chase aircraft when he flew the lead medevac “bird” on rescue missions in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other theaters. They have 2 beautiful children and lead an otherwise “normal” American family life.

Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Regulation

November 3rd 2021

Dr. William Schaffner chatted at the inflection point of COVID-19 vaccine booster dose regulation: the Vaccines and Related Biologic Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) had just given unanimous support to Moderna’s and Johnson & Johnson’s booster dose applications, and the FDA was days away from revamping the eligibility and availability of those doses and the already emergency-authorized dose from Pfizer-BioNTech.

After Hours: Passion for Sailing

November 2nd 2021

A leader in the field of ophthalmology, William Culbertson, MD, is a professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. Living on the coast, he has developed a passion for sailing. Come sail away with Dr. Culbertson aboard his boat, Aqueous Humor V.

Second Opinion: The Importance of Exercise

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November 2nd 2021

Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, MD, and Ruth B. Schneider, MD, join Second Opinion to discuss the importance of exercise in the care of patients.

Behind the Science: Behind JAK Inhibitor Box Warnings

November 2nd 2021

In this interview, we explore how the FDA box warning given to certain JAK inhibitors after study results on tofacitinib were released. We talked to multiple dermatologists about their thoughts on this warning. We wanted to know how this will affect the drug pipeline, and how dermatologists should explain the situation to their patients.

Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into Palliative Care

November 2nd 2021

Sumair Akhtar, chief clinical officer at Livio Health, and John Park, the company’s chief growth officer explore palliative care, the differences between palliative care and hospice, and some of the obstacles to providing palliative care to patients who need it.

Deep Dive: Deep Dive Into A Nurse Turned Medical Cannabis Patient

November 1st 2021

Many medical professionals still believe in the stigma of medical cannabis use. Oftentimes, a personal experience is the only thing that will ultimately change a person’s perspective on medical cannabis. Nique Pichette, MSN, RN, falls into this category. She was against cannabis until she had a recurrence of breast cancer and was left with little other treatment options. Now in remission, Nique believes in the benefits of medical cannabis for a variety of illnesses and helps educate the medical community. Our discussion talks about her personal journey, the way it impacted her nursing career, her current role as a nurse seeking higher education for medical cannabis, and more.

Inside the Practice: Inside Teeth for Monsters

October 29th 2021

Not everyone who studies the techniques used in the dental industry goes on to have a career fixing people’s teeth. For make-up artist Matt Turull, learning the skills of a dental lab technician was a pathway to creating better teeth for his work doing make-up for movie and TV productions. He joins Dental Products Report editorial director Noah Levine to discuss the “theatrical dentistry” work he does using the materials and techniques of a dental lab to craft teeth that help actors and actresses embody their characters, whether they need a distinctive gap in an otherwise normal smile, or sharp fangs while playing an otherworldly monster.

After Hours: Emergency Medicine Musician

October 28th 2021

It’s almost a cliché, that music can heal the soul, but a doctor in Michigan uses his own musicianship as a balm against the wear and tear of emergency department work in the time of COVID-19. Keith Reynolds from Medical Economics sat down with Dr. Jasper Yung to talk composers and how music can bring relief to all doctors.

Wellbeing Checkup: Halloween Infection Prevention

October 26th 2021

What are you doing for Halloween? Heather Saunders is an infection preventionist and also the mother of two young children and she’s not going to let COVID spoil the fun this year. You can keep your kids safe and still have a great Halloween. Here’s how Heather Saunders does it.

Behind the Science: Behind "Ghosts of the Past” in Oncology Research

October 26th 2021

With the Halloween season in full swing, there could very well be ghosts wandering the halls of hospitals and research facilities… this week, CURE® asked several oncologists and researchers in the field that if given the chance to meet one “ghost of the past” in the field of oncology research, who would it be and why? Follow along to see who they’d choose to meet and why that individual’s work inspires them.

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